Summer is already heating up here at BUST, and to celebrate, we’ve got fab, feminist scene stealer Uzo Aduba from the amazing shows Orange is the New Black and Mrs. America gracing our cover! Inside, we’ve got a sneak peek at iconic artist Kara Walker’s latest project, a surprising interview with screen legend Mamie Van Doren, a thirsty girls’ guide to decolonizing your next tiki party, a riveting true story of young women in Holland who hunted Nazis during WWII, and much more!

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FEATURES

Much Ado About Aduba

Whether she’s playing a prison inmate, a presidential candidate, or your new favorite therapist, Uzo Aduba always keeps it real. By Sabrina Ford

Armed and Dangerous

2021When their childhoods were cut short by WWII, these teens used wit, grit, and feminine wiles to fight the Nazis. By Sophie Poldermans

The Last Starlet

In the ’50s, Mamie Van Doren, Marilyn Monroe, and Jayne Mansfield were considered the ultimate screen sirens. But only Van Doren made it out alive. By Kelly Kathleen

Drawing Us In

Art world icon Kara Walker opens up her archives and reveals the works on paper that fuel her passionate process. By Anita Haldemann

Girls Just Wanna Have Rum

Rife with sexism, racism, and kitschy colonialism, Tiki bars need a makeover—and women are leading the way. By Luna Adler

The Mane Event

Dress like a very stable genius. Photographed by Amanda Lopez, Styled by Alanna Holton Rose

BROADCAST

• Actor/writer/director Natalie Morales; social media comedy phenom Grace Kuhlenschmidt; whip smart TV critic Ashley Ray; and more.
• The Hotness: Sizzling summer pop-culture picks. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: Rapper Paperboy Prince makes politics personal. By Phoenix Leigh
• Pop Quiz: Cicely Tyson was a real one. By Emily Rems
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar

REAL LIFE

• Classy ice cubes; caring for elderly animals; wonderfully whimsical desert décor; and more.
• Good to Know: Tidbits and treats for making life better. By Lisa Butterworth
• Caking Bad: Bake a perfectly peachy pandowdy. By Terry Hope Romero

LOOKS

• Fashion advice from style blogger Jessica Torres; color queen Zandra Rhodes; Instagram’s hottest clothing creators; and more.
• Looksee: Little bits about things we dig. By Lisa Butterworth
• Get This Look: Delicious duds inspired by Fried Green Tomatoes. By Nina Karina

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus, chick chat with CHAI!
• Movies: When Ma Belle, My Beauty got a False Positive she started to Holler.
• Books: Reviews; plus, marvelous memoirists Danielle Henderson and Ashley C. Ford!

SEX FILES

• A TV intimacy coordinator tells all; and more.
• Answers from the Queen: A crash course in the sex workers’ rights movement. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: Nature Lovers. By Elle Foster

THE BACK

• Tarotscopes: Find out what’s in the cards for Summer. By Sarah Potter
• X Games: “Or You Could Put a Ring On It.…” By Tracy Bennett
• Parting Glance: “Be My Baby.” By Ana Benaroya

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Here at BUST, Spring is in the air and a new, more hopeful year has already begun! To celebrate, we’ve got sunny, smart, and super-talented actor Rachel Brosnahan gracing our cover and getting us psyched for Oscar season and the return of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Inside, we’ve got a rad celebration of roller skating, the surprising true story of how Lysol was originally marketed as a feminine hygiene product, an exploration of the Chinese tradition of “Vegetarian Houses” for women who prefer to live with each other instead of with men, and much more!

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Table of Contents Spring 2021

FEATURES

Simply Marvelous

Rachel Brosnahan, star of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, is living a life her character Midge could only dream of. By Lisa Butterworthn

Wheels on Fire

Our ultimate guide to the spring’s most entertaining trend—roller skating! By Lola Star

Safe House

For generations, some Asian women have been leaving their sexist societies behind and getting ahead by banding together in “vegetarian halls.” By Lara McCaffrey

Light of Day

How R&B star Andra Day transformed into her idol for the important new film The United States vs. Billie Holiday. By Sabrina Ford

Do Not Use As Directed

Why was Lysol America’s fave form of birth control? By Kelly Kathleen

Chillin’ Adventures

Sabrina’s winsome witch Abigail Cowen plays dress up in our fave looks of the season. Photographed by Jeaneen Lund, Styled by Monty Jackson

BROADCAST

• Big Mouth’s Ayo Edebiri; social justice illustrator Shirien Damra; Frankie Staton of the Black Country Music Association; and more.
• The Hotness: Pop-culture picks that come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: We’re hungry for Michael Aloni’s kosher baloney. By Debbie Stoller
• Pop Quiz: Serena Williams is the GOAT. By Emily Rems
• Museum of Femoribilia: How women became “backseat drivers.” By Lynn Peril

REAL LIFE

• Build a witchy equinox wreath; RV travel 101; socially conscious floral designers; and more.
• Pantry Raid: Foodie finds from cookbook queen Julia Turshen. By Stephanie Ganz
• Good to Know: Tidbits and treats for making life better. By Lisa Butterworth

LOOKS

• Fashion advice from illustrator Marisol Muro; celebrating the style of Chinatown seniors; the “dangerous” history of the maxi coat; and more.
• Looksee: Little bits about things we dig. By Lisa Butterworth

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music Reviews; plus an interview with Heart’s Ann Wilson.
• Movies: Amy Poehler fills us in on her new feminist flick Moxie!
• Books: Reviews; plus lit chat with self-help superstars Sonya Renee Taylor and Julia Cameron.

SEX FILES

• My girlfriend’s girlfriend, she looks like you; and more.
• Answers from the Queen: ADHD and desire. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: Back in the Saddle. By Mags Hayward

THE BACK

• Tarotscopes: Find out what’s in the cards for Spring. By Sarah Potter
• X Games: “What She Said” By Tracy Bennett
• Parting Glance “Me, a lurker.” By Jenna Gribbon

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Here at BUST, it’s a winter wonderland! But the visions of sugarplums dancing in our heads are frequently preempted by a strong desire to take action and make 2021 better than 2020. That’s why we’re so excited to have actor and activism legend Jane Fonda gracing our cover and sharing her wisdom about how to create a brighter tomorrow. Inside, we’ve got in-depth interviews with even more thought leaders and change-makers, including Kimberly Drew, Jenna Wortham, Nikole Hannah-Jones, and Ijeoma Oluo. Plus, readers will find a surprising true story of a woman who discovered she was autistic at 31, a roundup of our favorite rising activist stars under 35, a tutorial on how to volunteer remotely, and a trio of adorable DIY gifts.

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Table of Contents Winter 2021

FEATURES

Jane Says

For over 50 years, Jane Fonda’s commitment to social justice work has never wavered, and neither has her star power. By Lisa Butterworth

The Second Self

How could a woman not know she’s autistic until age 31? The answer has everything to do with medical gender bias. By Jess Kramer

Truth Hurts

Pulitzer Prize-winner Nikole Hannah-Jones changed how Americans view their history with The 1619 Project—and she’s just getting started. By Jamia Wilson

The Young And The Restless

Eight awesome activists, all under 35, who are shaping the future of this country. By Sabrina Ford

Bodega Bitches

Dog fashions so tasty, you’ll want to sample them yourself. Photographed by Winnie Au, Styled by Marie-Yan Morvan

BROADCAST

• On My Block’s Jessica Marie Garcia; culture critics Kimberly Drew and Jenna Wortham join forces; teen science prodigy Lillian Kay Petersen; and more.
• The Hotness: Warm up your winter with perfect pop-culture picks. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: Thirstin’ for Jordan Firstman. By Lisa Butterworth
• Pop Quiz: That’s a Ginsburn. By Emily Rems. By Emily Rems
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar

REAL LIFE

• Adorbs ornaments; volunteering from home; Black Girls With Gardens; and more.
• Good to Know: Tidbits and treats for making life better. By Lisa Butterworth
• Caking Bad: Make a fruity French flambé. By Terry Hope Romero

LOOKS

• Fashion advice from photographer Michelle Norris; not all fabrics are cut from the same cloth; #cottagecore #cuteness; and more.
• Shop Girl: Shannon Maldonado gets freaky in Philly. By Anna Grager
• Looksee: Little bits about things we dig. By Lisa Butterworth

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus a salute to Nancy Sinatra!
• Movies: The Assassins said Farewell Amor, I’m Your Woman.
• Books: Reviews; plus lit chat with Ijeoma Oluo and Caitlin Moran!

SEX FILES

• A transmasculine stroker stroke-off; and more.
• Answers from the Queen: Thank you Betty Dodson. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: The Old Couch. By Sue Wells

THE BACK

• Tarotscopes: Find out what’s in the cards for Winter. By Sarah Potter
• X Games: “Come Again?” By Tracy Bennett
• Parting Glance: “1880 Crow Peace Delegation: Peelatchiwaaxpáash/Medicine Crow (Raven).” By Wendy Red Star

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Here at BUST, election season is in full swing and we are ready to flex our political muscles at the polls! That’s why we are extra honored and excited to be featuring powerful voting-rights advocate Stacey Abrams on the cover of our fab Fall Issue, being interviewed by fellow activist Amber Tamblyn. Inside, we’ve got in-depth interviews with Joseph Gordon-Levitt about his powerful protest biopic The Trial of the Chicago Seven and Insecure’s comedy genius Natasha Rothwell. Plus, readers will find a surprising biography of the housewife who pioneered computer game graphics, a history of how the Influenza Epidemic of 1918 impacted women’s rights, and a guide to media literacy to help us all cut through the televised crap.

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Table of Contents Fall 2020

FEATURES

Rage Against The Machine

Voting rights superhero Stacey Abrams is fighting for truth, justice, and the American way. By Amber Tamblyn

More Than Words

How a bored housewife in 1980 changed the computer game industry forever. By Perrin Drumm

The BUST Guide to Media Literacy

Is that outrageous political article you just shared on your feed actually true? Are you sure? By Rachel Leibrock

True Colors

No-nonsense educator Jane Elliott has no patience for white fragility when it comes to combatting racism. By Jamia Wilson

Death and the Maidens

Pandemics suck. But in the past, they have also created unprecedented opportunities for women. By Christine Crudo Blackburn

Dai Tripper

Delicious fall looks modeled by hot hip-hop hellraiser Dai Burger. Photographed by Erica Génécé, Styled by Mateo Palacio 

BROADCAST

• Insecure genius Natasha Rothwell; Regeneration on the Reservation; PAC That A$$; and more.
• The Hotness: Tune in, turn on, drop out. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: Joseph Gordon-Levitt can get it. By Eliza Thompson
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar
• Museum of Femoribilia: Sometimes a pin is more than a pin. By Lynn Peril

REAL LIFE

• Excellent embroidery; boo-tiful baker Helena Garcia; boat life; and more.
• Good to Know:Tidbits and treats for making life better. By Lisa Butterworth
• Eat Me: Thanksgiving for two. By Chef Rossi

LOOKS

• Sartorial wisdom from YA author Tahereh Mafi; get the Morticia look; boundary-busting fashion fiend Jazmin Bean; and more.
• Looksee: Little bits about things we dig. By Lisa Butterworth
• Good Stuff: Spruce up your home office. By Stephanie J.

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus chitchat with Angel Olsen!
• Movies: The Glorias showed Morgana their Blackbird
• Books: Reviews; plus witchy reading recs from Kristen J. Sollée.

SEX FILES

• Feminist-friendly sex apps; and more.
• Answers from the Queen: Long-distance sex strategies. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: Table Games. By Curby Marie

THE BACK

• Cosmic Vibes: Horoscopes for Fall 2020. By Emmalea Russo
• X Games: On Deck. By Tracy Bennett
• The Last Laugh: Goodbye Tammy. By Esther Pearl Watson

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The world is still adjusting to a new normal, and here at BUST, we’ve been spending our COVID-19 quarantine creating our best Summer Issue ever! On the cover, we’ve got New Orleans’ dynamic ambassador of bounce music Big Freedia doing the absolute MOST! And inside, we’ve got in-depth interviews with Stranger Things’ new young star Maya Hawke, comedy powerhouse Jaboukie Young-White, and the women behind some of the most beloved puppets on Sesame Street. We’ve also got a rowdy roundup of work by flapper cartoonists; true tales from America’s first female-led terrorist cell; and more.

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Table of Contents Summer 2020

FEATURES

Freedia Be You And Me

New Orleans’ bounce superstar Big Freedia is “bringing people together through the power of ass.” By Emily Rems

Hey 19

To date, America has only had one homegrown, domestic terrorist cell led by women—and they had a blast. By Rachel Leibrocks

Paper Dolls

When flappers took over the funnies in the 1920s, it was women cartoonists doing the drawing. By Miss Rosen

Rumor Has It

Country music rebel Margo Price is ready to rock. By Kathy Iandoli

How To Get To Sesame Street

True children’s television tales from the women who bring Grundgetta Grouch, Abby Cadabby, Prairie Dawn, Zoe, and more to life. By Phoenix Leigh

Dream On

Don’t sleep on these sweet summer styles. Photographed by Kat Borchart, Styled by Jardine Hammond
 

BROADCAST

• Stranger Things’ Maya Hawke; amazing animal artist Annie Montgomerie; “The Black Girl Bill of Rights;” and more.
• The Hotness: Summertime pop culture finds. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: Comedian Jaboukie Young-White keeps it light. By Bry’onna Mention
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar
• Pop Quiz: Remembering rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Big Mama Thornton. By Emily Rems

REAL LIFE

• Get your fizz on with tepache; unleash the dark goddess within; spread some sweetness with raspberry honey jam; and more.
• Good to Know: Bits and bobs for making life better. By Lisa Butterworth
• You Go, Girl: Live tu vida loca in sunny L.A. By Lisa Butterworth

LOOKS

• Fashion advice from vintage expert Sam Klein; pretty painted peepers; a peek inside Alice Bag’s cosmetics bag; and more.
• Good Stuff: Let’s get physical. By Stephanie J.
• Get This Look: Go Overboard with styles inspired by Goldie Hawn’s most fashion-forward film. By Callie Watts

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus Israeli pop princess Netta!
• Movies: The Truth is that selling your Babyteeth will make you a Kajillionaire.
• Books: Reviews; plus bibliophile banter with Ann Friedman, Aminatou Sow, Kim Krans, and Roxane Gay!

SEX FILES

• Novelist Jasmine Guillory’s tips for writing sex right; and more.
• Answers from the Queen: Arousal 101. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: Cold Kissed. By T.C. Mill

THE BACK

• Cosmic Vibes: Queen of Kings. By Emmalea Russo
• X Games: Miss Interpretation. By Tracy Bennett
• Parting Glance: Untitled. By Helen Rae

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Spring has sprung here at BUST! And to celebrate the season, we’ve got Insecure’s dynamic creator and star Issa Rae gracing our cover! Inside, we’ve got in-depth interviews with Riverdale’s hottest dad Skeet Ulrich, percussion powerhouse Madame Gandhi, and To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before’s Lana Condor; a guide to spring cleaning for witches; true tales from women who buy sex; and more.

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Table of Contents Spring 2020

FEATURES

Issa Vibe

Powerhouse actor/writer/producer Issa Rae has nothing to be Insecure about. By Sabrina Ford

Even Witches Do Dishes

Tips and tricks from BUST’s favorite witch for adding meaning to your spring cleaning. By Callie Watts

Mademoiselle de Maupin’s Tales of the City

In the 1600s, a bisexual, sword-fighting, opera star held all of Paris spellbound. By Kelly Gardiner

Flight of the Condor

To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before made Lana Condor everyone’s imaginary best friend. By Jennifer Chen

Something Doesn’t Add Up

When it comes to math, kids perform equally until they hit their teens. That’s when patriarchy steps in to trip up girls trying to learn. By Rachel Leibrock

On Board

Sick streetwear modeled by badass Brooklyn skateboarders. Photographed by Erin Patrice O’Brien, Styled by Keia Bound
 

BROADCAST

• Madame Gandhi leads a revolution you can dance to; fighting period poverty; Instagram gets intersectional; and more..
• The Hotness: The best spring things. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: Skeet Ulrich is Riverdale’s hottest dad. By Lydia Wang
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar
• Pop Quiz: Hooray for Ava DuVernay! By Emily Rems
• Museum of Femoribilia: The herstory of women’s pockets. By Lynn Peril

REAL LIFE

• Cookies too pretty to eat; decolonize your diet; women-owned seed companies; and more.
• Eat Me: Chicken sandwiches are having a moment. By Chef Rossi
• You Go, Girl: You’ll be fond-a Kigali, Rwanda! By Isis Briones

LOOKS

• Fashion advice from La Santa Cecilia’s frontwoman Marisol Hernandez; wigs 101; fix your favorite jeans; and more.
• Booty Call: Upcycled ocean trash is a trend for 2020! By Callie Watts
• Good Stuff: We’re seeing spots. By Stephanie J.

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus the return of Best Coast!
• Movies: Saint Frances thought it might be Premature to Swallow.
• Books: Reviews; plus a trio of major memoirs.

SEX FILES

• Why women pay for sex; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: Medical stuff can make sex tough. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: Sleepless in Seoul. By Nora Harsh
• Cosmic Vibes: Horoscopes for Spring 2020. By Emmalea Russo

THE BACK

• Party Pix: Sweet snaps from the BUST Holiday Craftacular!
• X Games: Miss Interpretation. By Tracy Bennett
• The Last Laugh: Tammy gets a call. By Esther Pearl Watson

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It’s a winter wonderland here at BUST! And to celebrate the season, we’ve got Russian Doll’s marvelous mastermind Natasha Lyonne gracing our cover! Inside, we’ve got in-depth interviews with dreamboat Paul Rudd, comedy cut-ups Sasheer Zamata and Nicole Byer, and Steven Universe’s Rebecca Sugar; reporting from Pulga—a historic mining town brought back to life by and for women; true tales from a volunteer at the U.S.-Mexico border; and more.

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Table of Contents Winter 2020

FEATURES

A Lyonne in Winter

Actor Natasha Lyonne cemented her triumphant comeback with Russian Doll—a series about a woman who can’t stop coming back (from the dead). By Sabrina Ford

A Town Of One’s Own

Betsy Ann Cowley changed her life by restoring an entire ghost town. Then after California’s Camp Fire, she revived it once again. By Rachel Leibrock

Animated Conversation

Rebecca Sugar’s revolutionary cartoon Steven Universe is a genderqueer alien fantasia for kids that grownups can’t stop watching. By Bry’onna Mention

A Mile In Their Shoes

A Mexican New Yorker reports on what she saw, heard, and experienced while helping asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. By Ana Bretón

Peep Show

Ancient vagina goddess Baubo is due for a feminist revival. By Lynn Peril

Walk on the Wilde Side

Starcrawler’s Arrow de Wilde releases her inner vintage vixen. Photographed by Jeaneen Lund, Styled by Kime Buzzelli

BROADCAST

• Best Friends Sasheer Zamata and Nicole Byer; diverse travel vloggers; Lumber Club Marfa; and more.
• The Hotness: Your entertainment guide for cuffing season. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: Paul Rudd vs. Paul Rudd. By Lisa Butterworth
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar
  
• Pop Quiz: RIP Valerie Harper. By Emily Rems

REAL LIFE

• DIY citrus garlands; women-owned booze brands; reading recs from the Free Black Women’s Library; and more.
• Caking Bad: Indian spiced pumpkin pie. By Terry Hope Romero
• You Go, Girl: There’s so much to do in Jefferson City, MO. By Chris Ciolli

LOOKS

• Fashion advice from vintage vendor Melissa Blue; biodegradable glitter for eco-conscious eccentrics; give yourself a disco ‘do; and more.
• Booty Call: Wicked Western wear. By Callie Watts
• Get This Look: Little Women, big-time style. By Callie Watts
• Good Stuff: This après-ski stuff will give you cabin fever. By Stephanie J.

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus major debuts from Young M.A and King Princess!
• Movies: Seberg painted a Portrait of a Lady on Fire In Fabric.
• Books: Reviews; plus titles that take fuckboys to task.

SEX FILES

• What is “responsive desire”?; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: Facing faces and trading places. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: The Dean’s Wife. By Sasha Valentine
• Cosmic Vibes: Horoscopes for for Winter 2020. By Lisa Stardust

THE BACK

• X Games: Tipping the Velvet. By Tracy Bennett
• Parting Glance: “My Fingertips Were Tingling.” By Kristen Liu-Wong

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It’s fantastic fall here at BUST! And to celebrate, we’ve got Law & Order SVU’s most beloved star, Mariska Hargitay, gracing our cover! Inside, we’ve got revealing interviews with up-and-coming actor Jillian Bell, screen icon Patricia Arquette, and The Good Place‘s Manny Jacinto; reflections from the woman who inspired the bestseller Reviving Ophelia; an exploration of the racial origins of fat phobia; and more.

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Table of Contents Sept/Oct 2019

FEATURES

And Justice For All

Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay symbolizes the kind of cops women wish we had protecting us. By Emily Rems

Fear of a Fat Planet

The racist roots of fatphobia date back to the 18th century, and these ideas still insidiously influence culture today.
By Sabrina Strings

Are the Kids Alright?

The woman whose mom wrote Reviving Ophelia reflects on the obstacles teen girls face, then and now. By Sara Gilliam

Pictures Worth A Thousand Words

Data journalist Mona Chalabi makes abstract concepts come to life with her activist art. By Miss Rosen

Word To Your Mother

Patricia Arquette finally got the recognition she deserves when she started taking on roles playing complex moms. By A.N. Devers

Field of Screams

Sun-dappled prairie dresses for the dark-at-heart. Photographed by Lauren Silberman, Styled by Ross Erin Martineau
 

BROADCAST

• Jillian Bell hits her stride; rideshare safety tips; Little Miss Flint; and more.
• The Hotness: Pure pop-culture perfection. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: We want Manny Jacinto in our Good Place. By Jennifer Chen
• Museum of Femoribilia: The herstory of Halloween in America. By Lynn Peril
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar
• Pop Quiz: Our beloved Doris Day has passed away. By Emily Rems

REAL LIFE

• DIY lampshades; teaching kids consent; craft a creepy planchette; and more.
• Eat Me: Turnip for what? By Chef Rossi
• You Go, Girl: Travel your way in Galway! By Lesley Hobbs

LOOKS

• Fashion advice from activist Candace Reels; skincare secrets from Brujita; DIY knot necklaces; and more.
• Booty Call: Make the moment magical with iridescent everything! By Callie Watts
• Good Stuff: The sweetest reasons to shop this candy season. By Stephanie J.

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus the return of Kim Gordon!
• Movies: Vita & Virginia confirmed to Judy that Britt-Marie Was Here.
• Books: Reviews; plus June Diane Raphael on her new book Represent.

SEX FILES

• Diving deep on DILFs; and more.
• Questions for the Queen What’s trickier—getting through airport security or finding a person’s inguinal canal? By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: Country Living. By Lauren Emily
• Cosmic Vibes: Horoscopes for September/October 2019. By Lisa Stardust

THE BACK

• Party Pix: Sweet snaps from BUST’s epic events with Nike and Pussy Power House.
• X Games:She’s Gotta Have It. By Tracy Bennett
• The Last Laugh: Tammy takes up photography. By Esther Pearl Watson

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Sizzling summertime has arrived at BUST! And to celebrate, we’ve nabbed one of Hollywood’s hottest rising stars, Awkwafina, for our July/August 2019 cover! Inside, we’ve got revealing interviews with Beanie Feldstein from Booksmart, legendary Teen Vogue editor Elaine Welteroth, and Pose’s Billy Porter; a peek inside the world of women living that #VanLife; an exploration of Korea’s emerging feminist movement; and more.

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Table of Contents May/June 2019

FEATURES

Daaamn Fina!

As a rapper, SNL host, and comic actor in two of last year’s biggest films, Awkwafina proved she can make audiences laugh. This is the year she goes deeper. By Jennifer Chen

Home, Home On The Road

Spurred on by a sense of adventure and an alluring Instagram community, a record number of women are ditching traditional housing in exchange for #vanlife. By Erica Lies

Going Postal

“Stagecoach” Mary Fields faced down blizzards, wolves, and a town with no other Black people to become the first woman of color to deliver the U.S. mail. By Princess Weekes

Make It Fashion

After making history at Teen Vogue, publishing phenomenon Elaine Welteroth is starting her next chapter with a revealing memoir. By Bry’onna Mention

Women Rising

From fury over hidden cameras to rebellion against strict beauty standards, South Korea is in the midst of a feminist awakening. By Chaewon Chung and Yeji Lee

Shore Thing Sizzling

Swimsuits that bring the heat to the beach. Photographed by Heather Hazzan, Styled by Rebecca Dennett

BROADCAST

• Booksmart’s Beanie Feldstein; the therapist grandmas of Zimbabwe; L.A.’s Rollettes wheelchair dance squad; and more.
• The Hotness: Summer’s sweetest pop-culture treats. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: Billy Porter strikes a Pose. By Jamia Wilson
• Pop Quiz: RIP Agnès Varda. By Emily Rems
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar

REAL LIFE

• DIY sun printing; yoga hacks for large bodies; and more.
• Caking Bad: Top your scoops with vegan “Magic Shell.” By Terry Hope Romero
• You Go, Girl: There’s so much to do in Boulder, CO. By Samantha Albala

LOOKS

• Fashion advice from vintage shop owner Ashley Jayne Meyers; upgrade to women-owned beauty brands; DIY blinged-out barrettes; and more.
• Booty Call: Nab the strangest Stranger Things things. By Callie Watts
• Bag Lady: Take a peek at Kali Uchis’ must-have prods. By Callie Watts
• Good Stuff: It’s so easy being green. By Stephanie J.

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus the return of Carly Rae Jepsen!
• Movies: When The Nightingale was through with the Sword of Trust, all that was left was Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am.
• Books: Reviews; plus the season’s best short story collections.

SEX FILES

• Our fave sex-positive podcasts; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: Better masturbating and dick piercing. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: Nocturne. By Alison Tyler
• Cosmic Vibes: Horoscopes for July/August 2019. By Lisa Stardust

THE BACK

• X Games: My Space. By Tracy Bennett
• Parting Glance: “Waves (pink) (blue).” By Maryanne Moodie

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Here at BUST, spring has sprung! And we’re springing into action with none other than Gwendoline Christie—best known as warrior woman Brienne of Tarth on HBO’s Game of Thrones—gracing our cover! Inside, we’ve got revealing interviews with Tati Gabrielle from Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, rock icon Ani DiFranco, and Queer Eye’s Tan France; a personal story about a young woman getting push-back for getting voluntarily sterilized; a guide to perfect cake and cocktail pairings for this year’s Pride parties; and more.

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Table of Contents Mar/Apr 2019

FEATURES

Game On

As Brienne of Tarth on HBO’s Game of Thrones, Gwendoline Christie is the warrior woman we all want to watch. By Lisa Butterworth

No Kidding

After years of fielding uncomfortable questions about not wanting children, a young woman makes an irreversible choice. By Hanna Brooks Olsen

Oh, You Beautiful Doll

In 1912, a group of Black sex workers dressed up as “Baby Dolls” and created a Mardi Gras legacy that continues today. By Kim Vaz-Deville

Goal Oriented

Soccer superstars Brandi Chastain and Meg Rapinoe are fighting for women’s rights on and off the field. By Debbie Stoller

Just Desserts

Decadent cake and cocktail pairings perfect for Pride Month. By Keavy Landreth and Allison Kave

Citizen of the World

Actor Rhianne Barreto models looks to get lost in. Photographed by Brianne Wills, Styled by Chelsea Volpe

BROADCAST

• Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’s Tati Gabrielle; women fight to bike in Pakistan; female ringmaster Stephanie Monseu; and more.
• The Hotness: Munch on these tasty pop-culture morsels. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: We want Queer Eye’s Tan France to help us shop for pants. By Lydia Wang
• Pop Quiz: Carol Burnett is as funny as it gets! By Emily Rems
• Museum of Femoribilia: On leap year, women used to lay all their cards on the table. By Lynn Peril
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar

REAL LIFE

• Say hello to bargello; defend yourself against fake abortion clinics; become a bee ally; and more.
• Eat Me: Savory and sweet cereal suggestions. By Chef Rossi
• You Go, Girl: Here’s a reason Australians call this city “Radelaide!” By Anna Brones

LOOKS

• Fashion advice from Tacocat’s Emily Nokes; get the Leslie Knope lewk; DIY charm belts; and more.
• Booty Call: Boss body hair baubles. By Callie Watts
• Good Stuff: Cloud and proud. By Stephanie J.

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus a sit-down with SOAK.
• Movies: Ask Dr. Ruth if Wild Rose knows what Charlie Says.
• Books: Reviews; plus a chat with folk rock legend Ani DiFranco!

SEX FILES

• Dive into the poon lagoon; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: A juicy vajayjay and an army of softies. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: Advanced Physics. By A.G. Bertucci
• Cosmic Vibes: Horoscopes for May/June 2019. By Lisa Stardust

THE BACK

• X Games: Just Women. By Tracy Bennett
• The Last Laugh: Tammy Pierce busts some sick moves. By Esther Pearl Watson

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Here at BUST, March is coming in like a Lyon—Cookie Lyon!—because none other than Taraji P. Henson, star of the epic TV drama Empire, is gracing our next cover! Inside, we’ve got revealing interviews with The Daily Show’s Dulce Sloan and feminist firebrand Lindy West; a personal story about making new friends as an adult; a guide to hacking your reproductive health care in the Trump era; and more.

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Table of Contents Mar/Apr 2019

FEATURES

Smart Cookie

A movie mainstay since 2001, Taraji P. Henson finally struck gold on TV with Empire. “I worked, worked, worked,” she says, “and one day I look up and everybody’s talking about me.” By Sabrina Ford

Plan B

If Trump gets his way, safe, legal abortions might soon be history. Save these tips for hacking your reproductive healthcare in case you need to go rogue. By Rachel Leibrock

Sister Act

Forgotten Catholic pop-art pioneer Corita Kent was second to nun. By Miss Rosen

Wild, Wild West

With a new Hulu show based on her life in the works, fat-acceptance superstar Lindy West proves it pays to be Shrill. By Jes Baker

Operation Make Friends

Is it possible for a grown woman to find new brunch buddies without help from social media? By Elcie Claire

Crescent City Cool

Outrageously outré outfits modeled by NOLA’s best and brightest. Photographed by Sarrah Danziger

BROADCAST

• The Daily Show’s Dulcé Sloan; vegging out at Detroit’s Oakland Avenue Urban Farm; a crash course in K-drama; and more.
• The Hotness: Pop-culture gems in March and April. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: Gary Clark Jr. will make you a believer. By Nichole Perkins
• Pop Quiz: RIP Penny Marshall. By Emily Rems
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar

REAL LIFE

• DIY weed gummies; attracting venture capital investors; a girls’ guide to drag racing; and more.
• Caking Bad: Whip up a super springy Caesar salad. By Terry Hope Romero
• You Go, Girl: California’s Morongo Basin is perfect for chillin’. By Janelle Pietrzak

LOOKS

• Fashion advice from copywriter Briana Hernandez; Chloë Sevigny’s fave beauty buys; @whatfranwore; and more.
• Booty Call: Get decked out in head-to-toe RBG. By Callie Watts
• Good Stuff: Take full advantage of the plaid fad. By Stephanie J.

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus the return of Jenny Lewis!
• Movies: Gloria Bell joined her Family in the Little Woods.
• Books: Reviews; plus the season’s best graphic memoirs.

SEX FILES

• Finding feminist-friendly sex shops where you’d least expect them; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: Caged heat and thighs with extra meat. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: Closing Time. By Stephanie Cortez
• Cosmic Vibes: Horoscopes for March/April 2019. By Lisa Stardust

THE BACK

• X Games: It’s in the Manual. By Tracy Bennett
• Party Pics: Hot shots from the BUST Holiday Craftacular and School for Creative Living!
• Parting Glance: Untitled Work in Progress. By Adrienne Kammerer

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Here at BUST, we’re living in the futuristic winter wonderland of early 2019. And we’re celebrating the final season of the beloved feminist comedy Broad City with a cover story starring the show’s genius masterminds Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer! Inside, we’ve got surprising interviews with Yvonne Orji from Insecure, hip-hop hottie Vic Mensa, and the hilarious Michelle Buteau from First Wives Club; a peek inside the world of a wildlife photographer who dressed as a panda to snap her amazing pics; a juicy historical piece on Mother Jones— “The Most Dangerous Woman in America”; and more..

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Table of Contents Jan/Feb 2019

FEATURES

The Long Goodbye

As Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer prepare to end Broad City, they reflect on how the groundbreaking show helped them become the women they are today. By Phoebe Robinson

Panda Power

Photographer Ami Vitale gets up close and personal with the rarest of bears. By Eliza Thompson

The Mother Of The Labor Movement

By the time she was in her 60s, “Mother” Jones was considered “the most dangerous woman in America.” By Lynn Peril

First Lady

Irreverent comedian Michelle Buteau makes a splash in the TV remake of First Wives Club. By Princess Weekes

Whoa, Nellie

An adventure-seeking independent spirit, 19th-century journalist Nellie Bly put her life on the line in pursuit of the ultimate story. By Lynn Peril

In Sickness And In Health

The struggle is real for women trying to date while managing a chronic illness. By Francesca Baker

BROADCAST

• Insecure’s Yvonne Orji; 2,000 Libros sends books to detained kids; plastic bag artist Robin Frohardt; and more.
• The Hotness: Pop-culture treats that can’t be beat. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: Jason Mantzoukas is the cutest. By Sara Benincasa
• Pop Quiz: Toni Morrison is second to none! By Emily Rems
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar

REAL LIFE

• Try your hand at punch needling; true tales of a death doula; microdosing 101; and more.
• Eat Me: Luscious pudding three ways. By Chef Rossi
• Booty Call: Gear up for the ultimate tea party. By Callie Watts
• You Go, Girl: Budapest is the best! By Isabella Beham

LOOKS

• Fashion advice from designer Akina Sato; get the Poison Ivy lewk; DIY herbal bath bags; and more.
• Good Stuff: Pastel perfection. By Stephanie J.

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus the return of Girlpool!
• Movies: Vox Lux was a Destroyer  On the Basis of Sex.
• Books: Reviews; plus reading recommendations from Emma Straub.

SEX FILES

• Go on a Bender; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: Orgasm ordeals and kinky consent. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: The Laundry Room. By Victoria Eiland
• Whore-O-Scopes: Hey baby, what’s your sign? By Sonia Ana Ortiz

THE BACK

• X Games: Me Two Movement. By Tracy Bennett
• Party Pics: Sweet snaps from The BUST Craftacular at World Maker Faire.
• The Last Laugh: Tammy Pierce stands up to street harassment. By Esther Pearl Watson

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Here at BUST, we’re falling hard for our  Fall Issue starring cover queen Busy Philipps! Inside, we’ve got all kinds of gothic goodness, including interviews with horror-drag superstars The Boulet Brothers and online occult sensation The Hoodwitch; spine-tingling tips on how to DIY the best haunted house evs; a guide to helping get the vote out in swing states; and more.

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Table of Contents Oct/Nov 2018

FEATURES

Taking Care of Busy-ness

Once a sitcom mainstay, Busy Philipps is now poised to take over late night. By Lisa Butterworth

Spooky, Scary

Turn your basement or garage into a Halloween house of horrors with these spine-tingling tutorials. By Callie Watts

The Book of Liz

Riot grrrl legend Allison Wolfe, of Bratmobile, and indie icon Liz Phair chat about the 25th anniversaries of their era-defining debuts. By Allison Wolfe

Swing Out, Sister

Fifteen ways to help flip the House and Senate this November, no matter where you live. By Rachel Leibrock

Whoa, Nellie

An adventure-seeking independent spirit, 19th-century journalist Nellie Bly put her life on the line in pursuit of the ultimate story. By Lynn Peril

I Put a Spell On You

Sinister styles inspired by The Love Witch and modeled by actor Andi Matichak. Photographed by Amber Gray, Styled by Lexyrose Boiardo

BROADCAST

• Making magic with The Hoodwitch; The Second Shelf inspires book collectors to splurge on women; Beyoncé Mass; and more.
• The Hotness: Fall’s finest pop-culture offerings. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: Dragula hosts The Boulet Brothers make “EEK!” chic. By Callie Watts
• Pop Quiz: Simone de Beauvoir raised the bar. By Emily Rems
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar

REAL LIFE

• DIY food-storage wraps; air travel at any size; benefit tips from Queer Soup Night; and more.
• Baking Bad: Popcorn Halloween treats. By Terry Hope Romero
• You Go, Girl: Say “Hello” to Reno! By Yolo Mana Yarrow

LOOKS

• Fashion advice from creative dynamo Amy Mills; next-level lashes; Halloween-themed manicures; and more.
• Booty Call: Jumpsuits-a-go-go! By Callie Watts
• Good Stuff: Seasonal styles with a ’70s vibe. By Stephanie J.

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus the return of Cat Power!
• Movies: Sadie joined Colette on The Long Dumb Road.
• Books: Reviews; plus books about leaving religion behind.

SEX FILES

• Author Wednesday Martin busts myths around female monogamy; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: Trans sensitivity and Kegels for pee. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: The Pin-Ups. By Lauren Emily
• Whore-O-Scopes: Hey baby, what’s your sign? By Sonia Ana Ortiz

THE BACK

• X Games: Phenomenal Woman. By Tracy Bennett
• Party Pics: Hot shots from BUST’s 25th anniversary bash!
• Parting Glance: “Petal Pusher” By MCXT (Monica Canilao + Xara Thustra)

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Here at BUST, we’re celebrating the end of summer with cover queen Constance Wu, star of August’s most anticipated film, Crazy Rich Asians! Inside, we’ve got surprising interviews with Shannon Purser from Riverdale and Stranger Things (RIP Barb!), hottie John Cho, and radical comic genius Michelle Wolf; a kickass visit with the kung fu nuns of Nepal; a thrilling peek into an online community of teen girl shoplifters; and more.

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ON THE COVER: CONSTANCE WU PHOTOGRAPHED BY KAT BORCHART FOR BUST IN LA; STYLING BY JARDINE HAMMOND; HAIR BY MARCUS FRANCIS @ STARWORKS; MAKEUP BY MOLLY GREENWALD @ THE WALL GROUP. COVER AND THIS PAGE: DRESS: VINCE; NECKLACE: VINTAGE (STYLIST’S OWN); EARRINGS: WOLF CIRCUS.

Table of Contents Aug/Sept 2018

FEATURES

Constance Craving

As the lead in Crazy Rich Asians, Constance Wu is setting a new standard for what it means to be a Hollywood leading lady. By Jennifer Chen

Second to Nun

An eccentric order of Nepalese nuns is creating some surprisingly feminist new traditions up in the Himalayas. By Amanda Abrams

Lone Wolf

Michelle Wolf—the comedian who set the White House Correspondents’ Dinner ablaze—opens up about being fearlessly funny. By Lizz Winstead

String Theory

Mexican street artist Victoria Villasana creates mixed-media portraits that can’t be contained by any frame. By Lisa Butterworth

Shoplifters of the World

A secret society of teen girls is uniting online, bound by their shared desire to steal as much as possible. By Rosie Albrecht

Cult Following

Sure, cults are hella scary. But their clothes are pretty cool. Photographed by Kristyna Archer, Styled by Serra Geris

PHOTOS: KRISTYNA ARCHER (FASHION); DAVID S. WHITE (DRAG); VICTORIA VILLASANA (STREET ART); JULIA STOTZ (FREAKEBANA); ILLUSTRATION: ANGELA HO

BROADCAST

• Stranger Things’ Shannon Purser; the Resistance Revival Chorus; Instagram’s 90-year-old selfie queen; and more.
• The Hotness: The season’s tastiest pop-culture treats. By Emily Rems
• Museum of Femoribilia: The undressing of Burt Reynolds. By Lynn Peril
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar
• Boy du Jour: John Cho is the man we’ve been Searching for. By Sara Benincasa

REAL LIFE

• Flower arranging gets freakebana; the best self-care podcasts; how to run your own voter registration drive; and more.
• Eat Me: Classy-yet-casual recipes for rosé season. By Chef Rossi
• You Go, Girl: Say “Hi!” to Shanghai! By Niesha Davis

LOOKS

• Fashion advice from artist Patricia Fox; DIY espadrilles; learning the art of drag; and more.
• Booty Call: Back that (fanny) pack up! By Callie Watts
• Good Stuff: Indulge in the best beachy buys. By Stephanie J.
• Buy or Diy: Amazing accessories made from living plants. By Cricket Epstein
  

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews;plus the return of Neneh Cherry!
• Movies: The Miseducation of Cameron Post drove Madeline’s Madeline into the Skate Kitchen with Nico, 1988.
• Books: Reviews; plus motherhood is tough stuff.

SEX FILES

• What every trans man should be asking his gyno; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: Tame that gag reflex and try some anal sex. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: Teeth and the Occasional Spank. By Sionna Fox
• Whore-O-Scopes: Hey baby, what’s your sign? By Sonia Ana Ortiz

THE BACK

• X Games: Round Robin. By Tracy Bennett
  
• Party Pics: Sweet snaps from The BUST Craftacular and BUST School for Creative Living in Brooklyn!
• The Last Laugh: Tammy Pierce catches movie mania. By Esther Pearl Watson

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It’s BUST’s 25th anniversary and we’re celebrating big time with this issue, starting with our amazing cover queen Erykah Badu! Inside, we’ve got dynamite interviews with Claws’ Karreuche Tran, Glow’s Betty Gilpin, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’s Tituss Burgess, and author/actor/activist Amber Tamblyn; a loving look back at feminist milestones from the last 25 years; a surprising peek into the lives of feminist satanists; ’90s-inspired fashion, and more.

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Table of Contents June/July 2018

FEATURES

Born Badu

Creative visionary and musical revolutionary Erykah Badu has always been ahead of her time. By Jamia Wilson

25 Top Feminist Pop-Culture Moments from the Past 25 Years

Our fave cultural happenings that erupted and disrupted while we’ve been making BUST.

Talented AF

Swedish painter Hilma af Klint created some of the very first examples of abstract art. So why hasn’t anyone heard of her? By Miss Rosen

Write On

Multitalented provocateur Amber Tamblyn’s explosive new novel, Any Man, is tackling rape culture head-on. By Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz

Devil’s Advocates

Feminists interested in speaking out and bucking the status quo are finding a surprising new home—in Satanism. By Christine Colby

Come As You Are

Do you remember what lewks were all the rage when BUST was born? We do! Photographed by Tamara Gajic, Styled by Heather Newberger

BROADCAST

• Betty Gilpin is lighting up GLOW; #DisabledAndCute; Claws’ Karrueche Tran; and more.
• The Hotness: Summer’s most major pop-culture moments. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: Tituss Burgess is not who you think he is. By Erika W. Smith
• Pop Quiz: Twenty-five years of BUST Magazine! By Emily Rems
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar

REAL LIFE

• Marvelous macramé; being a postpartum pal; composting 101; and more.
• Caking Bad: Tricked out almond milk ice cream. By Terry Hope Romero
• You Go, Girl: Say “Aloha” to Oahu, Hawaii! By Valerie Bronte

LOOKS

• Fashion advice from Brooklyn artist Alok; curly-hair-care tips from The Doux; freshen your face with a DIY massage; and more.
• Booty Call: ‘Tis the season for day drinking. By Callie Watts
• Good Stuff: Travel essentials for gals on-the-go. By Stephanie J.

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus the return of Lily Allen!
• Movies: Remember That Summer in Eighth Grade with RBG?
• Books: Reviews; plus the women changing entertainment one show at a time.

SEX FILES

• A peek inside Austria’s legal sex trade; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: Kink “munch” events and snacking on ass. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: Over Caffeinated. By Ginger Snapped
• Whore-O-Scopes: Hey baby, what’s your sign? By Sonia Ana Ortiz

THE BACK

• X Games: Consensual Language. By Tracy Bennett
• Parting Glance: “WCW.” By Nina Chanel Abney

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Here at BUST HQ, spring has sprung and our April/May issue is bursting with gorgeousness, starting with our amazing cover queen Samira Wiley, co-star of The Handmaid’s Tale! Inside, we’ve got an interview with Love & Hip-Hop’s new rising star Amara La Negra; a revealing chat with actor and activist Terry Crews; surprising reporting on what happens later in life to women who make purity pledge as teens; and more..

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ON THE COVER: SAMIRA WILEY PHOTOGRAPHED BY JEANEEN LUND; STYLING BY KAREN LEVITT; MAKEUP BY NICK BAROSE FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTISTS USING MAC COSMETICS; HAIR BY ALEXANDER ARMAND FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTISTS USING ORIBE HAIRCARE; TOP, SHORTS, AND JACKET: ASHTON MICHAEL; EARRINGS: TOPSHOP. ABOVE: JACKET: KAIMIN; SHORTS: CAMOUFLAGED; BUSTIER: DEAD LOTUS COUTURE; EARRINGS: TOPSHOP.

Table of Contents Apr/May 2018

FEATURES

Samira’s Tale

From OITNB to The Handmaid’s Tale, Samira Wiley’s TV roles are feminist af. By Lisa Butterworth

The Cool Click

Music photographer Janette Beckman is a pro at capturing history in the making. By Miss Rosen

Little White Mice

A sudden death, a grieving daughter, and an inexplicably leaky vagina. By Cienna Madrid

Fever Dream

Synth-pop superstar Fever Ray is back and she’s on a mission to “save queer sex.” By Emily Nokes

The Purity Problem

Millions of American girls took purity pledges as teens, and now that they’re adults, they’re paying a heavy price. By Hilary Oliver

Zero Waste

Eye-popping looks that were transformed from trash into cutting-edge fash. Photographed by Léone Julitte, Styled by Corinne Loperfido

PHOTOS: ELISABETH CAREN (TERRY CREWS); LÉONE JULITTE (ZERO WASTE); JULIA STOTZ (FLOWER DRINKS); JANETTE BECKMAN (MOD GIRL)

BROADCAST

• Amara La Negra is lighting up Love & Hip Hop Miami; chillin’ with the all-female team trekking to the North Pole; Instagram’s motivational guru Amber Wagner; and more.
• The Hotness: The season’s tastiest pop-culture treats. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: Terry Crews is a man on a #MeToo mission. By Sabrina Ford
• Pop Quiz: Multiple-choice fun with Joan Didion. By Emily Rems
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar
• Museum of Femoribilia: The shirtwaist set women free in the early 20th century. By Lynn Peril

REAL LIFE

• DIY neon décor; avoid takeout garbage with this handy kit; cryptocurrency 101; and more.
• Eat Me: Fancy flower-infused beverages. By Chef Rossi
• You Go, Girl: Yogyakarta, Indonesia, is a creative fantasia! By Taarna Grimsley

LOOKS

• Fashion advice from photographer Najva Sol; lipstick brands that give back; reviving the lost art of lace making; and more.
• Booty Call: Celebrate 4/20 with goods by female ganjapreneurs. By Callie Watts
• Good Stuff: Cute office supplies for gals who mean business. By Stephanie J.

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus the return of Jean Grae!
• Movies: The Seagull told the Gemini, “You Were Never Really Here.”
• Books: Reviews; plus a new generation of vaginal education.

SEX FILES

• STD testing at home; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: Have more orgasms and spread less herpes. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: How to Survive an Office Party. By Sara Dueck
• Whore-O-Scopes: Hey baby, what’s your sign? By Sonia Ana Ortiz

THE BACK

• X Games: Love Nests. By Tracy Bennett
  
• The Last Laugh: Tammy Pierce gets taken for a ride. By Esther Pearl Watson

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Here at BUST, our February/March issue is fierce like a lion and supercute like a lamb, starting with our kickass cover queen Krysten Ritter, star of Jessica Jones! Inside, we’ve got an interview with BET’s new political powerhouse Robin Thede; a revealing chat with social-justice journalist extraordinaire Shaun King; a real-talk guide to discussing race with your fam; and more.

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ON THE COVER: KRYSTEN RITTER PHOTOGRAPHED BY MICHAEL LAVINE; STYLING BY JARDINE HAMMOND; HAIR BY PAMELA NEAL; MAKEUP BY AMY NADINE CLEMENT; BLACK VELVET JACKET: HEIDI MERRICK; BLACK LEATHER DRESS: FRILLY. ABOVE: DRESS: FRILLY.

Table of Contents Feb/Mar 2018

FEATURES

The Marvelous Ms. Ritter

The electrifying Netflix series Jessica Jones is back, and its star Krysten Ritter is just as badass as the detective she plays. By Sara Benincasa

There She Is

Activists are flipping the script on sexist pageants by using them as platforms for social change. By Liz Ellis Mayes

Watch The Throne

The hilarious 2 Dope Queens podcast is making the leap to HBO, and its stars Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson are totes blowing up. By Erika W. Smith

The Elephant in the Room

Got a racist uncle or a super-sexist sibling? These tips will help you combat intolerance at home while still keeping your sanity. By Jennifer L. Pozner

Bluestockings Blues

Japan’s first feminist magazine was founded in 1911, and it was so cool it was almost immediately banned. By Sarah Laskow

Abortion is Normal

We’re celebrating the 45th anniversary of Roe v. Wade with an audacious fashion spread masterminded by the activists behind #ShoutYourAbortion. Essay by Amelia Bonow, Photographed by Tawni Bannister, Styled by Katie James and Amelia Bonow

BROADCAST

• The Rundown’s Robin Thede; Students Conquering Cold Cases; Pussy Power House; and more.
• The Hotness: Pop culture delights for cold winter nights. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: Journalist Shaun King always fights for what’s right. By Sabrina Ford
• Pop Quiz: Roseanne is back! By Emily Rems
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar

REAL LIFE

• Homemade horchata; tricked-out pillows; The RBG Workout; and more.
• Caking Bad: Deluxe nut butters. By Terry Hope Romero
• You Go, Girl: Northampton, Mass, kicks ass. By Lindsay Valentin

LOOKS

• Style advice from event planner and musician Janeth Gonda; DIY hair masks; the Victorians’ secret fan language; and more.
• Good Stuff: These colorful buys are a sight for sore eyes. By Stephanie J.
• Booty Call: Next-level loungewear. By Callie Watts

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus the return of the Breeders!
• Movies: Roxanne, Roxanne is looking for Thoroughbreds—Please Stand By.
• Books: Reviews; plus new titles at the intersection of activism, feminism, and race.

SEX FILES

• You never forget your first vibe ride; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: Oral risks and strap-on tips. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: Read Lane and Lace. By Alex Slaine
• Whore-O-Scopes: Hey baby, what’s your sign? By Sonia Ana Ortiz

THE BACK

• Party Pix: Sweet snaps from our Brooklyn and London BUST Craftaculars!
• X Games: Bend It, Don’t Break It. By Tracy Bennett
• Parting Glance: “The Toilet of Venus After Boucher.” By Genieve Figgis

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Here at BUST HQ, the holiday season is in full swing and our December/January issue is shaping up to be a real sweet treat, starting with our indie film cover queen, Greta Gerwig! Inside, we’ve got an interview with Girls Trip’s breakout star Tiffany Haddish; a revealing report on the truth behind the Lizzie Borden murders; BUST’s famous Holiday Gift Guide; and more.

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ON THE COVER: GRETA GERWIG PHOTOGRAPHED BY NADYA WASYLKO; STYLING BY LARA BACKMENDER; HAIR BY MARCO SANTINI; MAKEUP BY DANIEL MARTIN; MIXED METAL AND ACRYLIC EARRINGS: RACHEL COMEY; MULTI-COLORED SILK FLOWER-PRINTED BLOUSE: NO. 21. ABOVE: TURTLENECK SWEATER: NO. 6; DRESS: KAREN WALKER; POLYESTER/WOOL SHEARLING COAT: TOPSHOP; WHITE BRONZE RING WITH DALMATION JASPER: QUARRY.

Table of Contents Dec/Jan 2018

FEATURES

Greta the Great

Indie actor Greta Gerwig stepped behind the camera to write and direct Lady Bird, and created the best female coming-of-age film in years. By Jenni Miller

Going to the Mat

Bolivia’s high-flying indigenous female wrestlers will knock you out. By Asa Merritt with additional reporting by Eduardo Leal

Reclaiming Her Time

Congresswoman Maxine Waters of California shares how to reach the votes to impeach. By Jamia Wilson

Holiday Gift Guide

Thrifty, nifty buys that support female-owned businesses, give back to worthy causes, and are just plain rad.

The Female Gaze

Artist Dani Lessnau lodges a pinhole camera inside her vadge to create incredibly intimate images. By Miss Rosen

Crime of the Century

Did Lizzie Borden get away with murder? Or was she an innocent bystander convicted by history? By Erynn Porter

About New Year’s Eve

Head-turning looks to brighten up the end of 2017. Photographed by Meredith Jenks, Styled by Alison Lewis

BROADCAST

• Trans comic Patti Harrison speaks jokes to power; Indonesian metal girls; breast milk delivered by biker babes; and more.
• The Hotness: Sparkling pop culture gems. By Emily Rems
• Museum of Femoribilia: Cheers and jeers for International Women’s Year. By Lynn Peril
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar
• Boy du Jour: Jay Pharoah becomes White Famous. By Sabrina Ford
• Pop Quiz: You just got Hepburn-ed. By Emily Rems

REAL LIFE

• Deconstructed wreaths are all the rage; weightlifting 101; car care tips by women for women; and more.
• Eat Me: Awesome black-eyed peas and cornbread. By Chef Rossi
• You Go, Girl: Berlin is in! By Anda Corrie

LOOKS

• Fash advice from blogger/illustrator/photographer/model Kailey Flyte; the spiky history of hatpins; customize your own pussy bow; and more.
• Buy or Diy: Preserve your fave flowers in resin charms. By Callie Watts
• Good Stuff: Bright buys to beat the winter blues. By Stephanie J.

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus an interview with Hole drummer Patty Schemel!
• Movies: I, Tonya discovered The Shape of Water In the Fade.
• Books: Reviews; plus new true crime titles.

SEX FILES

• You never forget your first vibe ride; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: Humping a Trump-y and getting wet in the shower. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: O is for Orange. By Julie Liu
• Whore-O-Scopes: Hey baby, what’s your sign? By Sonia Ana Ortiz

THE BACK

• X Games: Make Me. By Tracy Bennett
  
• Party Pix: Sweet snaps from the BUST Craftacular @ World Maker Faire!
• The Last Laugh: Tammy Pierce gets detention. By Esther Pearl Watson

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BUST Magazine’s Oct/Nov Issue Featuring Badass Sarah Silverman!

It’s fabulous fall here at BUST HQ and our October/November issue is yielding a bumper crop of awesomeness, starting with our groundbreaking cover star, Sarah Silverman, whose new political show, I Love You, America, is about to take the nation by storm! Inside, we’ve got an interview with Ava DuVernay on the female directorial revolution behind Queen Sugar; a revealing report on women who regret becoming mothers; a sensual guide to the sex lives of witches; and more

FEATURES

Quick Silver

Comedy powerhouse Sarah Silverman is attempting to unite the Divided States of America. By Sara Benincasa

I Put A Spell On You

A wild broom ride into the secret sex lives of witches. By Kristen J. Sollée

The Ultimate Taboo

Women who regret having children open up about the biggest mistakes of their lives. By Orna Donath

Roughing It!

Abnormal advice from Amy Sedaris for enjoying the great outdoors.

Tightly Wound

A woman with severe sexual challenges goes the extra mile for her sideways smile. By Shelby Hadden

All Hail Ava

Hollywood heavy hitter Ava DuVernay is kicking the doors of opportunity open for female directors everywhere. By Crystal Shaw-King

As Darkness Falls

Gorgeous gothic styles modeled by actor Lucy Boynton. Photographed by Michael Lavine, Styled by Lara Backmender

PHOTOS: TESSASFINDS.ETSY.COM (SKULL); DANIELLE ST. LAURENT (AMY SEDARIS); DAPPERDARLINGSVINTAGE.COM (BRACELET); MARWA HAYAT (NAPKINS); EMILY FARRIS (COCKTAIL); ILLUSTRATION: ALBERT JOSEPH PÉNOT

BROADCAST

• The Walking Dead’s Danai Gurira; Beyoncé’s scholarship program; woke W.I.T.C.H.es; and more.
• The Hotness: Pop culture delights to fall into. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: Paul Soileau is terrorizing the drag scene as Christeene. By Kelly McClure
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar
• Pop Quiz: Judy Garland’s star will never fade. By Emily Rems

REAL LIFE

• Try this napkin DIY; networking for introverts; a bloody good Halloween cocktail; and more.
• Caking Bad: Perk up your Thanksgiving table with a seasonal salad. By Terry Hope Romero
• You Go, Girl: Sedona is a divine desert destination. By Remy Ramirez

LOOKS

• Style advice from special effects artist Audrey Mabry; cannabis-infused beauty prods; craft up some fierce fangs; and more.
• Booty Call: Spell-casting essentials for the modern witch. By Callie Watts
• Good Stuff: The eyes have it. By Stephanie J.

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music Reviews; plus the return of the Blow!
• Movies: The Year of Spectacular Men began with the Novitiate becoming Mudbound.
• Books: Reviews; plus new titles by trans authors.

SEX FILES

• Catching up with feminist sex pioneer Annie Sprinkle; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: Mindful masturbation and bladder matters. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: Sleeping Booty. By Charlie Bellecastle
• Whore-O-Scopes: Hey baby, what’s your sign? By Sonia Ortiz

THE BACK

• X Games: Broverload. By Tracy Bennett
• Parting Glance: The subversive subway art of Jilly Ballistic.

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It’s back-to-school season here at BUST HQ and brainy babes are all over our August/September issue, starting with our groundbreaking cover star, Gina Rodriguez of Jane the Virgin! Inside, we’ve got an interview with Women’s March organizer Linda Sarsour; a revealing essay by an adoptee who was forever changed once she finally met her birth family; a guide to the women-led “death-positive movement”; a peek inside the stylish world of fashion icon Norma Kamali; and more.

ON THE COVER: GINA RODRIGUEZ PHOTOGRAPHED BY KAT BORCHART; STYLING BY ASHLEY AVIGNONE; HAIR BY KRISTIN HEITKOTTER; MAKEUP BY CARISSA FERRERI. AUDRA DRESS AND COAT; CHLOE GOSSELIN SHOES; GRAZIELA GEMS EARRINGS; JENNY BIRD RING.

 

 

Our Lady of Prime Time

Jane the Virgin star Gina Rodriguez is a woman who does what she wants. By Erika W. Smith

Life After Life

Why women are at the forefront of the “death positive” movement. By Christine Colby

She’s Got The Look

Design legend Norma Kamali reflects on 50 years of  feminist fashion. By Leah Singer

Blood Is Thicker Than Daughter

When an adoptee goes searching for her biological family, she discovers a whole new side of herself. By Dixie Laite

American Woman

Women’s March co-chair Linda Sarsour is helping keep the #resistance alive. By Sarah Sophie Flicker

Film Struck

Adventurous accessories inspired by cinema’s seedier side. Photographed by Parker Day, Styled by Kime Buzzelli

BROADCAST

• Author Kelly Oxford has all the best words; 50,000 Phyllis Diller jokes; Mighty Writers express themselves; and more.
• The Hotness: All the pop culture you crave. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: W. Kamau Bell is doin’ it well. By Jamia Wilson
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar
• Pop Quiz: Shirley MacLaine Has Still Got Game. By Emily Rems

REAL LIFE

• Papercutting for the revolution; treat yo self to a digital detox; it’s time to bake protest cakes; and more.
• Eat Me: Heavenly hummus. By Chef Rossi
• You Go, Girl: Have a ball in Lisbon, Portugal. By Chelsea Fuss

LOOKS

• Fash advice from stylist and writer LaTonya Yvette Staubs; wireless bras; decorate summer shoes with perky pom poms; and more.
• Buy or Diy: Discover your new fave nail color, or make your own! By Debbie Stoller
• Good Stuff: Great gear for biking babes. By Stephanie J.
• Booty Call: Baby buys for mama’s little activist. By Callie Watts

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus the return of Zola Jesus!
• Movies: Dolores goes Home Again once Ingrid Goes West.
• Books: Reviews; plus secret lives revealed.

SEX FILES

• You never forget your first vibe ride; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: Lesbian lust lessons. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: Sex Ed. By Lizzie Goodnight
• Whore-O-Scopes: Hey baby, what’s your sign? By Sonia Ortiz

THE BACK

• Party Pix: Sweet snaps from London and New York Spring Craftaculars!
• X Games: Missing U. By Tracy Bennett
• The Last Laugh: Tammy Pierce in all her glory. By Esther Pearl Watson

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Summer is heating up here at BUST HQ and glamorous go-getters are all over our June/July issue, starting with our awesomely outspoken cover star, Amandla Stenberg! Inside, we’ve got an interview with trans justice pioneer Janet Mock; a revealing essay by a woman who divorced her mom; a guide for gals who want to run for office; an intriguing historical piece on a legendary tribe of sub-Saharan warrior women; and more.

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ON THE COVER: Amandla Stenberg Photographed By Kat Borchart; Styling By Jardine Hammond; Hair And Makeup By Danielle Mitchell; Top: Prinkshop Eroticize Equality T-Shirt; Samantha Pleet Pants; Leigh Miller Earrings; Sydney Evan Ring.

 

Rebel Heart

Actor and activist Amandla Stenberg has a way with words. And millions online are following her progressive lead. By Lisa Butterworth

Don’t Get Mad, Get Elected!

A primer for women who are curious about candidacy. By Jill Miller Zimon

Mock Star

Trans-rights pioneer Janet Mock makes the personal political. By Jamia Wilson

No Ordinary Love

Getting out of an abusive relationship is critical self-care. But what happens when your abuser is your mom? By Samantha Ladwig

Conquer Or Die

Meet the fierce female warriors who terrified men far and wide for over a century. By Johanna Gohmann

Farm Fresh

Wild summer styles modeled by the band L.A. Witch. Photographed by Molly Cranna, Styled by Hilary Folks

BROADCAST

• Chewing Gum’s Michaela Coel; making school safer for girls in Kenya; Pretty Big Movement shakes up the dance world; and more.
• The Hotness: Pop culture to savor now and later. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: Boy du Jour Hasan Minhaj’s hair secret—revealed! By Erika W. Smith
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar
• Pop Quiz: How will you score on Mary Tyler Moore? By Emily Rems

REAL LIFE

• Have a ball with poke bowls; start a feminist support group; Brooklyn’s coolest loft; and more.
• Caking Bad: When life gives you lemons, make the world’s most bangin’ beverage! By Terry Hope Romero
• You Go, Girl: Pop your cork in Hudson Valley, New York. By Valerie Bronte

LOOKS

• Style advice from designer Amarachi Ukachu; sugar scrubs to sweeten your next shower sesh; Niecy Nash gives good face; and more.
• get this look Glam it up with G.L.O.W. By Callie Watts
• Booty Call: Mountains of marvelous mermaid merch. By Callie Watts
• Good Stuff: Road-trip must-haves. By Stephanie J.

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus the return of Feist!
• Movies: Maudie told Megan Leavey she came From the Land of the Moon.
• Books: Reviews; plus brief books by big names.

SEX FILES

• Getting back in the saddle after trauma; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: An oral-shy bro and no big o. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: Thankful. By Lauren Emily
• Whore-O-Scopes: Hey baby, what’s your sign? By Jonna Bond

THE BACK

• Party Pix: Sweet snaps from BUST Craftacular’s Primped!
• X Games: To Wit. By Tracy Bennett
• Parting Glance:  “Leaning In.” By Laura Berger

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Amber Tamblyn’s Poetry Corner: “Serpentine Loop” by Elee Kraljii Gardiner

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BUST Magazine’s Apr/May Issue Featuring Cover Solange!

Spring has sprung here at BUST and innovators are all over our new April/May issue, starting with our boundary-breaking cover goddess, Solange! Inside, we’ve got a crash course in how our government works; a revealing peek inside the dangerous world of female social justice detectives; a celebration of feminist art icon Carolee Schneemann; an intriguing investigation of how abortion has been portrayed on film; and more.

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FEATURES

Turning the Tables

A Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/producer/activist and fashion icon with a LOT to say, Solange is exactly the kind of star we’ve been waiting for. By Jamia Wilson

Politically Correct

During these troubled times, we could all use a crash course in Civics 101. By Elizabeth King

Body of Work

Feminist art pioneer Carolee Schneemann looks back on over 50 years of breaking rules and blazing her own trail. By Miss Rosen

Great Expectations

A cultural history of abortion on the big screen, from Dirty Dancing to Grandma. By Marisa Crawford

Desperately Seeking Social Justice

Meet three brave women who use detective work to expose dark money, border injustice, and hate groups. By Ian Allen

California Girls

Seaside styles straight from the Venice Beach boardwalk. Photographed by Kat Borchart, Styled by Alison Lewis

BROADCAST

• Cabaret cutup Bridget Everett brings down the house; Afghan graffiti queen Shamsia Hassani; My Favorite Murder will be your favorite podcast; and more.
• The Hotness: Freshly baked pop culture buns. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: From Parks & Rec to Girls to Inside Amy Schumer, Jon Glaser is the dude on all our fave lady shows.
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar
• Museum of Femoribilia: Maidenform’s ads were the stuff that dreams are made of. By Lynn Peril
• Pop Quiz: We sure do miss ya, Carrie Fisher. By Lynn Peril

REAL LIFE

• Craft an out-of-this-world lunar wall hanging; invite the girls over for some D&D; turn tarot into a self-care practice; and more.
• Eat Me: Next level avocado toast. By Chef Rossi
• You Go, Girl: Soak up the romance of Lyon, France. By Lisa Butterworth

LOOKS

• Style advice from clothing designer Hana Tajima; shine on with glitter makeup; advanced ear piercing; and more.
• Good Stuff: Garden party pieces for the great outdoors. By Stephanie J.
• Booty Call: Don’t call it a comeback, bodysuits are eternal. By Callie Watts

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus Alynda Segarra from Hurray for the Riff Raff!
• Movies: The Colossal Zookeeper’s Wife decided to Paint it Black.
• Books: Reviews; plus plus too many drugs.

SEX FILES

• “Cannasexuality” brings bud into bed; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: Hands-on girls and hands-off boys. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: Car Service. By Callie Little
• Whore-O-Scopes: Hey baby, what’s your sign? By Jonna Bond

THE BACK

• Party Pix: Sweet snaps from the Women’s March on Washington!
• X Games: Truth be Told. By Tracy Bennett
• The Last Laugh: Making a prom dress mess By Esther Pearl Watson

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BUST Magazine’s February/March Issue Featuring Cover Gal Nadya!

FEATURES

From Russia With Love

Nadya Tolokno, of the Russian feminist punk band Pussy Riot, shares her wisdom on turning art into protest. 
By Erika W. Smith

Revolution Girl Style Now!

A woman’s guide to protest, activism, and civil disobedience from fierce babes who have been there before.

Mother, May I?

A professional dominatrix grapples with changing desires when she trades in her floggers for baby bottles. By Yin Q.

The Road Ahead

Groundbreaking author, academic, and activist bell hooks weighs in on womanhood in the era of Donald Trump. By Lux Alptraum

Equal Means Equal

For American women of color, the suffrage movement was almost as hard to access as the voting booth. By Sabrina Ford

L.A. Woman

Casual glam  looks modeled by rock goddess Kim Gordon. Photographed by Annabel Mehran, Styled by Turner

BROADCAST

• Indie-rock phenomenon Harsh Crowd; “Kitten Lady” Hannah Shaw; eight-year-old skateboard queen Sky Brown; and more.
• The Hotness: Pop goes the world. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: Getting cozy at home with Ty Segall. By Liz Galvao
• Pop Quiz: Zora Neale Hurston had a way with words. By Emily Rems
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar

REAL LIFE

• Paper flower power; essential oils 101; no-waste cooking secrets; and more.
• Caking Bad; Cauliflower “Cheesesteak” Hoagies! By Terry Hope Romero
• You Go, Girl Feeling restless? Head to Austin, Texas. By Patricia Affriol

LOOKS

• Style advice from designer Sam Ushiro; awesome undercut designs; Cristina Martinez’s protest must-haves; and more.
• Good Stuff: Peach is the sweetest color. By Stephanie J.
• Buy or Diy: Chokers are back in a big way. By Callie Watts
• Booty Call: Purrr-fect pet prods. By Callie Watts

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus the return of the Flaming Lips!
• Movies: A United Kingdom erupts into A Quiet Passion when a Personal Shopper gets Raw.
• Books: Reviews; plus killer new comics.

SEX FILES

• VR porn puts you in the action; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: Switch-hitting sadness and manicure madness. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: Back-Seat Driver. By Quinn Campbell

THE BACK

• Party Pix: Sweet snaps from the BUST Holiday Craftacular!
• X Games: Lost Wages. By Tracy Bennett
• Parting Glance: “Torrent.” By Marilyn Minter

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ON THE COVER: NADYA TOLOKNO SHOT IN L.A. BY JEANEEN LUND; STYLING BY KIME BUZZELLI; BALACLAVA: GRAVITY TRADING; VINTAGE SWEATER: NEW/FOUND.

2ND PHOTO: PANTSUIT: RALPH LAUREN; METALLIC SHOES: PSKAUFMAN; WILD FEMINIST T-SHIRT: WILD FANG; JEWELRY: VINTAGE.

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BUST Magazine’s Dec/Jan Issue Featuring Cover Rose McGowan!

Here at BUST, the holiday season is upon us and preparations for the most wonderful time of the year are in full swing! On the cover, we’ve got Hollywood veteran and online feminist rabble-rouser Rose McGowan plotting world domination with her patriarchy-smashing pal Amber Tamblyn. Inside, we’ve got exclusive interviews with Megan Mullally, Constance Wu, and the Strokes’ Nick Valensi;  a revealing biography of legendary female surrealist Leonora Carrington; ’80s punk rock skate crew the Hags; and of course, our show-stopping Holiday Gift Guide!

FEATURES

Rose the Riveting

Rose McGowan’s evolution from movie star to social media feminist warrior is super inspiring. And she’s just getting started. By Amber Tamblyn

The BUST Holiday Gift Guide

Our editor’s picks for the most original, memorable, and affordable buys of the season.

Pulling the Trigger

As debates over “trigger warnings” rage across academia, even feminists are left wondering, Do they hurt more than they help? By Erika W. Smith

Surreality Bites

Painter Leonora Carrington had a life that was just as weird and wild as her Surrealist canvases. By Lynn Peril

First Good Golly, Miss Mullally

From Will & Grace to Parks & Rec, Megan Mullally has made a career playing the most outrageous women on TV. By Jenni Miller

Hell on Wheels

Rolling down memory lane with all-female skate-punk gang the Hags. By Emily Savage

The Princess Diaries

Sporty winter looks modeled by hip-hop trailblazer Princess Nokia. Interview by Eleonor Botoman, Photographed by Danielle St. Laurent, Styled by Marysol Ortiz

BROADCAST

• Fresh Off the Boat’s Constance Wu; Iranian women fight for bike rights; female cinematographers band together; and more.
• The Hotness: A treasure chest of pop culture gems. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: The Strokes’ Nick Valensi takes center stage. By Eliza Thompson
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar
• Museum of Femoribilia: “Look for the union label.” By Lynn Peril
• Pop Quiz: Ella Fitzgerald forever! By Emily Rems

REAL LIFE

• The cutest cookies in the universe; rediscovering snail mail; Justina Blakeney’s “Jungalow” style; and more.
• Eat Me: Super easy pot pie. By Chef Rossi
• You Go, Girl: Get away to Manchester, U.K. By Grace Fletcher-Hackwood

LOOKS

• Style advice from journalist Jenna Wortham; DIY toothpaste; new lines from Courtney Love and Lisa Frank; and more.
• Good Stuff: Cozy accoutrements. By Stephanie J.
• Buy or Diy: Say it with a slogan sweatshirt. By Callie Watts

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus the return of Kate Bush! 
• Movies: Toni Erdmann finds a way to Always Shine when she’s Loving.
• Books: Reviews; plus memorable memoirs.

SEX FILES

• Protect yourself before you hit record; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: Bad head and getting rough in bed.
• One-Handed Read: The Friendly Skies. By Fanny Bae
• Whore-O-Scopes: Hey baby, what’s your sign? By Jonna Bond

THE BACK

• Party Pix: Sweet snaps from the BUST Craftacular at Maker Faire!
• X Games: Defying Gravity. By Tracy Bennett
• The Last Laugh: With friends like Tammy’s, who needs enemies? By Esther Pearl Watson

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BUST Magazine’s Oct/Nov Issue Featuring Cover Icon Hillary Clinton!

Here at BUST, the leaves are changing and the pumpkin spice lattes are percolating as we unveil our best fall issue, evs! For our cover story, we’ve got a galaxy of actors, authors, and activists weighing in on why they’re Ready for Hillary! This unprecedented presidential issue features essays by Lisa Bonet, Lizzy Caplan, Chelsea Clinton, Kathy Griffin, Kathleen Hanna, Rose McGowan, Amber Rose, Tracee Ellis Ross, Amber Tamblyn, Gloria Steinem, and more! And inside, the surprises keep coming. We’ve got exclusive interviews with Daveed Diggs, Carol Channing, and Abbi Jacobson; a scandalous profile of the Harlem Renaissance’s queer culture queen, Gladys Bentley; and tips for throwing the ultimate lady-friendly Halloween fright fest.

FEATURES

Hill Yes!

Stephanie Beatriz, Lisa Bonet, Danielle Brooks, Sasha Bruce, Lizzy Caplan, Chelsea Clinton, Sarah Sophie Flicker, Kathy Griffin, Kathleen Hanna, Porochista Khakpour, Rose McGowan, Amber Rose, Tracee Ellis Ross, Gloria Steinem, Amber Tamblyn, Jamia Wilson, and Lizz Winstead weigh in on why they support Secretary Clinton’s campaign for President.

Fright Night

Host the ultimate lady-friendly horror movie bash. By Callie Watts

Clam Jam

Harlem Renaissance renegade Gladys Bentley was the queen of the speakeasy underground. By Lynn Peril

Idol Chatter

Stage and screen icon Carol Channing looks back on 75 years (!!!) in showbiz. By Molly Simms

Tightly Wound

A woman with severe sexual challenges goes the extra mile for her sideways smile. By Shelby Hadden

Lion’s Share

Cold comfort modeled by the band Lion Babe. Photographed by Tawni Bannister, Styled by Courtney Raniszewski

BROADCAST

• You can’t touch Phoebe Robinson’s hair; The Succulent Six throw a plus-size party; kid comedy prodigy Saffron Herndon; and more.
• The Hotness: The best pop culture finds for fall. 
By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: Boy du Jour Daveed Diggs makes it big. By Debbie Stoller
• Bra-ometer: 
Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar

• Pop Quiz: 
Shirley Chisholm paved the way. By Emily Rems

REAL LIFE

• There’s no quitting once you start arm knitting; virtual reality visors put you in the movie; Crafting With Feminism; and more.
• Caking Bad: Curry in a hurry. By Terry Hope Romero
• You Go, Girl: Let’s all go to Cincinnati, Ohio! By Danniah Daher

LOOKS

• Fashion advice from artist Monica Canilao; peek inside Deap Vally’s makeup bag; an eyeliner tutorial from Kat Von D; and more.
• Booty Call: Decadent bath and body prods for luxurious goths. By Callie Watts
• Good Stuff: 
Buys for the apple picker of your eye. By Stephanie J.

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music Reviews; plus the return of M.I.A.!
• Movies: Christine went to The Edge of Seventeen looking for American Honey.
• Books: Reviews; plus Abbi Jacobson on her new illustrated collection, Carry This Book.

SEX FILES

• Putting boner enhancers to the test; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: Questions for the Queen Vibing out and sex drought. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: If You Build It, She Will Come. By Kristina Wright

THE BACK

• Party Pix: Sweet snaps from BUST Craftaculars in Brooklyn and L.A.!
• X Games: Six Little Words. By Tracy Bennett
• Parting Glance: “Meat Swimmer.” By Penelope Gazin

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BUST Magazine’s Aug/Sept Issue Featuring Cover Tina Fey!

Believe it or not, your pals at BUST are now unveiling our 100th issue! And to celebrate, we’re pulling out all the stops with an incredible, collectible cover story starring comedy goddess Tina Fey — read a sneak peek here. Inside, we’ve got an exclusive interview with rock legends Iggy Pop and Josh Homme, a futuristic peek into the world of female cyborgs, a true story about a sex worker who had her first orgasm in an S&M dungeon, and a sweet roundup of the classiest weed accessories around.

FEATURES

100 Issues of BUST!

A visual celebration of every issue ever. We’ve come a long way, baby!

Fey’s Time

Who better to usher in our 100th issue than comedy legend Tina Fey—our most popular interviewee of all time? By Debbie Stoller

My Big Fat Feminist Wedding

Wedding Creative ideas for crafting a ceremony as unique as you are. By Callie Watts

Maybe She’s Born With It…Maybe It’s Cybernetics

Fearless female “bodyhackers” are now forging new relationships between technology and the human body. By Robyn Pennacchia

You Never Forget Your First

A surprising tale of how a summer job at a BDSM dungeon changed the life of one sexual explorer. By Anonymous

Wild Card

Awesome actress Linda Cardellini opens up about Freaks and Geeks, The Founder, and everything in-between. By Lisa Butterworth

Lone Star

A fall fashion fantasy modeled in marvelous Marfa, TX. Photographed by Sarah Ellison Lewis, Styled by Anett Gabriel 

BROADCAST

• Rising standup star Aparna Nancherla; the Valkyries are making comic shops more fun for women; Instagram art rebel Maria Qamar; and more.
• The Hotness: More pop culture than you can handle. 
By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: Boy du Jour Josh Homme and Iggy Pop make our hearts stop. By Laurie Henzel
• Bra-ometer: 
Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar

• Pop Quiz: 
Shonda Rhimes is sublime! By Emily Rems
• Museum of Femoribilia: Pondering the Oval Office with help from Cosmo. By Lynn Peril

REAL LIFE

• Decorative block printing; make a perfect pizza; host a Ladies Drawing Night; and more.
• Eat Me: Satisfy your cobbler craving. By Chef Rossi
• You Go, Girl: Buenos Aires beckons. By Carla McKirdy

LOOKS

• Style advice from artist Amina Mucciolo; quick makeup fixes; fashion activist Tennessee Thomas; and more.
• Booty Call: Weed gear gets classy. By Callie Watts
• Good Stuff: 
’Shrooms, dude. By Stephanie J.

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music Reviews; plus the return of Angel Olsen!
• Movies: As I Open My Eyes while going Into the Forest, I see Author: The JT Leroy Story.
• Books: Reviews; recent releases by fierce feminists.

SEX FILES

• The Magic Wand gets a makeover; and more.
• Questions for the Queen Crystal sex, and the gag reflex. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: Breakfast Time. By T.C. Mill

THE BACK

• Party Pix: Sweet snaps from BUST Craftaculars in Brooklyn and L.A.!
• X Games: She Blinded Me With Science Fiction. By Tracy Bennett
• The Last Laugh: The narc at Tammy’s school is grody to the maxi pad. By Esther Pearl Watson

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BUST Magazine’s June/July Issue Featuring Cover Kathleen Hanna!

FEATURES

Rebel Girl

Kathleen Hanna, the undisputed queen of riot grrrl, opens up about her return to public life with her hit squad the Julie Ruin. By Lisa Butterworth

Swiping for Mr. Right

One woman’s hilarious journey through the next generation of “female friendly” dating apps. By Callie Watts

Life in the Slow Lane

What’s it like to leave the modern world behind to work with sloths in the jungle? Just ask Sam Trull. By Jenni Miller

An Inconvenient Truth

In Argentina, the nightmares American women experienced pre-Roe v. Wade are still an everyday reality. By Carla McKirdy

The Eyes Have It

Orange Is the New Black’s Uzo Aduba reveals what it’s like to star on the show that changed the game. 
By Lisa Butterworth

Sheer is the Warmest Color

Sultry summer styles that are transparently trendsetting, modeled by Kristin Kontrol. Photographed by Amber Gray, Styled by Brandy Joy Smith

BROADCAST

• BoJack Horseman’s Lisa Hanawalt; black Barbies get a natural-hair makeover; brave female peacekeepers restore stability to South Sudan; and more.
• The Hotness: Enjoy a super-fly June/July. 
By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: Paul Feig is feminist as fuck. 
By Sabrina Ford
• Bra-ometer: 
Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar

• Pop Quiz: 
AbFab’s wheels are still on fire. By Emily Rems

REAL LIFE

• Boozy summer popsicles; DIY sunburn soothers; master cooking techniques from around the world; and more.
• Caking Bad: Next level veggie sushi. 
By Terry Hope Romero
• Around The World in 80
 Girls: The BUST staff’s personal picks for the ultimate New York 
City getaway.

LOOKS

• Fashion advice from senior style superstar Baddie Winkle; a peek inside Corinne Bailey Rae’s makeup bag; natural deodorants that actually work; and more.

• Good Stuff: Pool party perfection. By Stephanie J.
• Buy or Diy: 
Book purses for sexy librarians. By Callie Watts

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music Reviews; plus the return of Tegan and Sara!
• Movies: Careful What You Wish For, Love & Friendship can give you The Fits.
• Books: Reviews; plus awesome new anthologies.

SEX FILES

• Order free birth control from your phone; 
and more.
• Questions for the Queen: The big O and the gray zone. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: After Class. 
By Darsie Hemingway

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BUST Magazine’s April/May Issue Featuring Cover Melissa McCarthy!

FEATURES

Lady Boss

After a decade in film and TV, Melissa McCarthy became an overnight success with Bridesmaids, and changed the rules for women in Hollywood in the process. By Sabrina Ford

Talon Show

This gang of glamorous gals in Newark, NJ, is taking nail art (and friendship) to the next level. By Bridgette Miller

Who’s That Girl?

Audrey Munson’s remarkable body inspired dozens of statues all over N.Y.C. But most people have never heard of her—until now. By Lynsey Griswold

Field of Dreams

Legendary stylist Patricia Field is ready for her next big adventure. By Callie Watts

Please Don’t Call Me Pretty—I’m Just Sick and Skinny

When serious illness is accompanied by weight loss, the inevitable compliments can hurt more than they help. 
By Jacqueline Raposo

Everything Old Is New Again

An intergenerational fashion match-up for the ages. Photographed by Jeaneen Lund, Styled by Kime Buzzelli

BROADCAST

• Outspoken actor Amandla Stenberg; We’re Muslim, Don’t Panic; Philly’s human breast-milk bank; and more.
• Pop Quiz: Hurrah for Nicki Minaj! By Emily Rems
• The Hotness: Have a great time with these pop-culture finds. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: We love Pee-wee so much we want to marry him. By Molly Simms
• Museum of Femoribilia: Hope chests were totally square. By Lynn Peril
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar

REAL LIFE

• Getting glam with faux gold leaf; Leave a Cheater, Gain a Life; yoga-a-go-go with Jessamyn Stanley; and more.
• Eat Me: The grilled cheese of your dreams. By Chef Rossi
• Around the World in 80 Girls: A tasty tour of Madrid with the band Hinds. By Lisa Butterworth and Hinds
  

LOOKS

• Style advice from wicked writer Bridgette Miller; DIY clay-bead necklaces; Project Runway winner Ashley Nell Tipton; and more
• Good Stuff: The return of snail mail. By Stephanie J.
• Booty Call: Gorgeous indoor garden accessories. By Callie Watts
  

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus the return of Iggy Pop!
• Movies: Maggie’s Plan was to use The Invitation to get The Bronze.
• Books: Reviews; plus beauty banter with Dita Von Teese!

SEX FILES

• Ancient sex tips you can actually use; and more.
• Questions for the Queen: Self love and the urge to rub. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: Getting Ready. By Cordelia Jack